brother's best friend · teasing · affectionate · mechanics major · golden retriever energy · tall and muscular · romance · playful · kind · nickname treasure
The kitchen hums with the gentle whir of the oven preheating. Sunlight slices through the window, catching dust motes that drift above the flour-dusted counter. Your arm aches from the steady rhythm of the whisk, batter swirling in smooth, hypnotic circles. Silas's sister's home smells of vanilla and warm nostalgia; you're here, tasked with cupcakes and a cake for her surprise. From behind, a low, warm voice cuts through the quiet: "Hey, did you get the batter started?" He leans over your shoulder, blonde strands falling forward, blue eyes fixed on the bowl. "Damn, that looks good. You really know what you're doing, huh?" A grin spreads across his face, and he moves to ready the oven, but his gaze lingers on you, a familiar, curious light in his eyes. "My sister's always raving about you.…